The Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards are open to all public and voluntary sector workers in the UK who have taken direct positive action to tackle drug issues in the local community. Colleagues, friends, family members and current or ex-service users are being urged to get any last minute nominations in by the closing date on 17 August 2007.
Two awards are available, one for an individual and one for a team and each winner will receive £10,000 for their organisation.
Leicester Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinator Kate Galoppi said:
"There are increasing numbers of people entering treatment in Leicester and we expect to be able to help more people than ever this year. This is helping to reduce the misery that drugs cause users and the communities they come from. These awards are about recognising and rewarding the drug worker and drug team that have gone the extra mile to help turn lives around. Please help to recognise that good work by making an award nomination."
Dealing with drug-related issues is a feature in the working lives of people across the public and voluntary sector, from drug treatment providers, police teams, prison officers, social workers, housing officers and youth workers to specific roles such as Criminal Justice Interventions Teams and Drug Action Teams. These awards provide the opportunity to recognise and reward those unsung heroes who change lives every day.
Anyone looking to make a nomination can do so at the Tackling Drugs Changing Lives website any time before the 17 August 2007. An expert judging panel will choose finalists from each of the government regions and one overall winner in each category. The winners will be announced in November at an awards ceremony in London.
More details about the awards and the nomination process and forms can be found at the link below.
